...You've taught me lessons that my peers or friends won't even hear about your role model your everything to me dad without you I'd be lost I turn to you for everything you like a mentor/best friend/dad all in one to me & (nick) your perfect in every way. I strive to be more like you everyday.

You always tell me I picked you as a father well if it is true I won the fricking lottery up there...We are very lucky and grateful... We will be just fine don't worry. I love you. I am sorry I don't phone you so often. I will definitely try harder…Just always remember when you down you have two people (me & Nick) that care about you (&mom) more than life itself!!! ;) I love you sooooooo much.

As you can imagine, I cried and cried that night. But within two weeks, I put the restaurant up for sale and the closing date was two months later. My passion for it was gone.

Stephanie and Nicholas inspired me to follow my destiny. And that's how Corporate Philosopher was born.

If you'd like to read Stephanie's letter in its entirety, I'd be happy to share it with you. Please contact me.